Physical Education : Introduction

Contents: 1. Physical education-an introduction. 2. Historical background of physical education. 3. Philosophical foundation of physical education. 4. Psychological foundation of physical education. 5. Planning strategies for growth and development of physical education. 6. The professional imperative in physical education. 7. Physical education in prospect--an overview. 8. Physical education as profession and dimensions of its field. 9. Development of physical education among children. 10. Physical education and physical fitness. 11. Relationship of physical education with aesthetics and education. 12. Physical education programmes for school children.

"The present book entitled Physical Education Introduction is intended to serve as an introduction to the field of physical education and sports or sport and physical education as it is called within the National Association of Sport and Physical Education, one of the allied professions." (jacket)